A 72-year-old man died while two others suffered injuries after a speeding car hit a rickshaw and an auto-rickshaw here Friday morning, police said.
The accident was reported around 5.35 a.m. from Welcome colony in east Delhi.
Balmukund, Lal Bahadur and Tej Ram were injured and rushed to a hospital where Balmukund was declared dead while the other two are recovering.
The police said that Balmukund was waiting for a bus by the side of the road when the car hit him before colliding with a rickshaw and an auto-rickshaw standing at the same spot.
Amit, 22, the car driver, who was drunk at the time of the accident, was arrested from the spot.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app